The Winged Girl of Knossos

Winged Girl of Knossos is a children's historical novel by Erick Berry. Set in Bronze Age Crete,[1] it is based on Greek mythology, Cretan history, and archaeological findings. The central character is Inas,[2] the daughter of the inventor Daidalos.[3] The novel, illustrated by the author, was first published in 1933 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Stories Addressed to the Adolescent Girl". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2 December 1933. p. 15. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  2. ^ Currie, George (12 November 1933). "A Few Samples of Books Written for the Children's Hour". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. p. 16 BC. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. ^ The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001 p. 68
  4. ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.


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